Web Design » Figma » Does Figma Measure in Pixels?

Does Figma Measure in Pixels?

Last updated on September 28, 2022 @ 11:47 pm

Figma is a vector-based design tool that is gaining popularity among designers. But does Figma measure in pixels?

Figma is built on top of the web, which means that it uses vectors rather than pixels. This means that when you design in Figma, you don’t have to worry about the resolution of your designs.

PRO TIP: Figma does not measure in pixels. When working with Figma, it is important to remember that everything is done in relative sizes. This can be a bit confusing at first, but it is important to keep in mind when working with Figma.

However, this also means that when you export your designs from Figma, they will be exported as vectors. This can be an issue if you need to use your designs in a pixel-based environment, such as when you’re creating raster images or printing your designs.

There are a few ways to work around this issue. First, you can use the “Export as PNG” feature in Figma, which will rasterize your design at the desired resolution. Or, you can use the “Export as SVG” feature, which will export your design as an SVG file that can be opened in a vector editor such as Adobe Illustrator.

In conclusion, Figma does not measure in pixels, but there are ways to work around this issue if you need to use your designs in a pixel-based environment.

Dale Leydon

Dale Leydon

Sysadmin turned Javascript developer. Owner of 20+ apps graveyard, and a couple of successful ones.